Category: Legacy

This fall, we will welcome a series of performers, authors, historians and experts, in celebration of the talent and stories of Minnesota. Presenters include paranormal expert Chad Lewis, award-winning Kao Kalia Yang, musician Nate Hance and more! Additional details are available at each of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library locations. The… Read More»

This fall, LARL will welcome a series of fantastic performers as we celebrate the talent and stories of Minnesota, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Minnesota author and historian Steven Hoffbeck will share what life looked like on the home front in Minnesota during… Read More»

This fall, LARL will welcome a series of fantastic performers as we celebrate the talent and stories of Minnesota, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. In “How to Live to 103”, author Eric Bergeson will share the heartwarming stories of the older people he… Read More»

This fall, LARL will welcome a series of fantastic performers as we celebrate the talent and stories of Minnesota, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Music fans can’t miss this! Join musician Nate Hance on a journey through the best of Minnesota’s musical landscape.… Read More»

This fall, LARL will welcome a series of fantastic performers as we celebrate the talent and stories of Minnesota, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Creative types, you’ll meet your match in Candace Osborn, artist and librarian! She will lead an introductory class on needle… Read More»

Don’t miss this unique and fascinating program full of Irish mystery and music, presented by the accomplished and creative husband and wife team of Erin Hart and Paddy O’Brien. Erin is author of the “Nora Gavin” mystery series, an award-winning series of literary crime novels set in the bogs of… Read More»

Dubbed The Musical Stringman because he plays nearly a dozen string instruments at every performance, Paul Imholte will delight and inspire all who appreciate music. Audience members will learn about the origins of the various instruments used, including: the hammered dulcimer, auto harp, violin, jaw harp, and more. Imholte’s style blends country hoedowns,… Read More»

Explore the history and architecture of 22 lovingly preserved Minnesota homes from Duluth to Bemidji, Worthington, Red Wing, and the Twin Cities. In this special presentation by the Minnesota Historical Society, developed by author Larry Millett, hear captivating stories as you get a glimpse inside these state treasures. Also, learn more about… Read More»

Illustrator David Geister, who specializes in historical art, picture book illustrations, and landscape paintings, will show attendees a glimpse into the working process of a picture book artist and historical painter. He will discuss the influence that books, teachers, and librarians played in developing his early fascination with history and… Read More»

Dr. Dawn Duncan is a professor at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN where she teaches English and Global Studies and specializes in post-colonial Irish literature. Duncan has also authored and edited numerous books. Duncan will talk about how to plan a trip to Ireland, important tips for trip success, and… Read More»